Jane Francis

Jane Francis is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. She uses warmth and care to create a calm space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace. Jane is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings seven years of professional experience to her practice.

Jane helps people untangle stress and anxiety, manage low mood, and build greater self-esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, ADHD-related concerns, and relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and small practical steps that feel achievable.

Her style is straightforward and gentle. She aims to understand what is at the root of a concern and to work collaboratively on ways to move forward. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script.

Jane combines person-centred listening with elements from other approaches when helpful. She draws on Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at feelings in relationships, mindfulness to slow racing thoughts, and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals. Internal Family Systems thinking may be used to help people notice different parts of themselves and how they influence behaviour.

People who meet Jane often want a therapeutic space that is non-judgemental and practical. Her aim is to help clients understand themselves better, try new ways of coping, and take small steps towards feeling steadier and more confident.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Jane works from a person-centred stance and often combines that with emotionally-focused and mindfulness methods. Person-centred work means the counsellor listens deeply and follows the client’s pace to help them make sense of their feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working with emotional responses, which can be useful for relationship tensions and recurring patterns. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention exercises to reduce rumination and calm anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jane will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt sessions based on the person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods are chosen to fit practical needs rather than imposed as a one-size-fits-all plan.

Please confirm the session formats directly before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family commitments or mobility limits. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and options such as audio-only or video can be useful depending on bandwidth and comfort. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these flexible arrangements to help people maintain continuity of care and integrate therapy into everyday life.